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Holiday Art Market

Presented by Arts on the Green

Nov 20

Dec 27

Holiday Art Market

Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

Make an appointment (at https://signup.com/go/pbUOdDx) to come by the Arts Barn to shop for unique, one-of-a-kind, artisan-made gifts for the...

Holiday Art Show & Sale

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Nov 21

Jan 03

Holiday Art Show & Sale

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture at Glen Echo Park

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present its annual Holiday Art Show & Sale. Find unique gifts for everyone on your...

Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Gift Show

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum

Nov 27

Dec 23

Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Gift Show

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

*Times are subject to change. Please check the Programs and Events Calendar before your visit. Ditch the big-box stores and do your holiday...

Home for the Holidays

Presented by Rockville Brass Band

Dec 01

Home for the Holidays

Presented by Rockville Brass Band at Online/Virtual Space

Get in the holiday spirit from the comfort of your living room! Rockville Brass Band presents “Home for the Holidays,” a recorded concert of holiday...

Holiday Guitar and Ukulele Workshop

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Dec 03

Holiday Guitar and Ukulele Workshop

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Online/Virtual Space

Learn to play your favorite holiday songs in this fun workshop lead by Mike Kligerman. Chords and words will be provided as well as tips on leading...

A Virtual Jingle Jubilee & Tree Lighting

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events

Dec 05

A Virtual Jingle Jubilee & Tree Lighting

Presented by City of Gaithersburg Arts and Events at Online/Virtual Space

Join the City of Gaithersburg for a re-imagined Jingle Jubilee, our annual Tree Lighting and holiday celebration. Students from the Gaithersburg High...

Glen Echo Pottery 2020 Winter Outdoor Market

Presented by Glen Echo Pottery

Dec 05

Glen Echo Pottery 2020 Winter Outdoor Market

Presented by Glen Echo Pottery at Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo Pottery presents its 2020 Winter Outdoor Pottery Market at Glen Echo Park, Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Bad weather...

All Aboard with Santa

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Dec 05

All Aboard with Santa

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Gaithersburg Community Museum

Train enthusiasts will enjoy this railroad-themed visit with Santa! You’ll have an opportunity to take a socially-distanced family photo with Santa...

Collage Ornament Workshop for Adults & Children

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Dec 06

Collage Ornament Workshop for Adults & Children

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Create a pair of unique collage ornaments to give as gifts, display for the holidays, or hang in your home all year round. Choose from a selection of...

Family Workshop: Holiday Cheer!

Presented by Arts on the Green

Dec 06

Family Workshop: Holiday Cheer!

Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

SUPPLIES: Families will need to have basic children’s art supplies at home (markers, crayons, watercolors, etc.). A supply kit with specialized...

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Free

Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio's Drawing and Water Media Art Exhibition

Presented by Friends of the Yellow Barn

Sep 05

Dec 01

Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio's Drawing and Water Media Art Exhibition

Presented by Friends of the Yellow Barn at Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Park

The Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio’s Virtual Gallery Presents: Drawing & Water Media Art Exhibition: Sept. 5 – Dec. 1,...

Music Mondays

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Nov 09

Dec 07

Music Mondays

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Online/Virtual Space

Join us every Monday as we “Signal Boost” some of our favorite musical acts in the DMV and beyond. These online events are free, viewable...

Melissa Gilbert Learning Hour Podcast

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Nov 11

Dec 30

Melissa Gilbert Learning Hour Podcast

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Online/Virtual Space

RSVP to receive email reminders when new episodes drop. Schedule (new episodes are available online the morning of the date listed) November...

Signal Boost Friday Night Fix

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Nov 13

Jan 08

Signal Boost Friday Night Fix

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Online/Virtual Space

These shows are free to view, but be sure to RSVP as they sometimes require special links to watch live. Plus, that gives you a chance to make a...

Campfire Tales

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Nov 29

Campfire Tales

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Brookside Nature Center

Our Harper Cabin docents will share stories and fascinating facts about the Harper Family and about life during the Post-Emancipation era in...

The Olney Home Hour: Seasons of Joy

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Dec 18

The Olney Home Hour: Seasons of Joy

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Online/Virtual Space

Seasons of Joy Featuring Special Guest Host William Michaels Friday, December 18 at 8:00 pm No one does the holidays better than Olney Theatre, so...

Vivaldi: Four Seasons

Presented by National Philharmonic

Dec 20

Vivaldi: Four Seasons

Presented by National Philharmonic at Online/Virtual Space

Antonio Vivaldi’s beloved classic, The Four Seasons, is presented in its entirety. The inspiration for The Four Seasons came from a set of...

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Kids + Family

Make it! Live by KID Museum

Presented by KID Museum

Nov 05

Dec 22

Make it! Live by KID Museum

Presented by KID Museum at KID Museum

KID Museum’s Make-it! Live workshops are back — with real-time, small-group, interactive programs for K-8th graders to inspire creative learning at...

Family MOVES: Online Movement Class with Dance Exchange

Presented by Dance Exchange

Nov 14

Dec 19

Family MOVES: Online Movement Class with Dance Exchange

Presented by Dance Exchange at Online/Virtual Space

Join us online each week to move with a mix of families, professionals, and community members of all ages, backgrounds, and levels. Drop in anytime....

Maryland Youth Ballet School Year Classes

Presented by Maryland Youth Ballet

Ongoing

Maryland Youth Ballet School Year Classes

Presented by Maryland Youth Ballet at Maryland Youth Ballet

We are all facing unprecedented challenges to the way we live our daily lives and MYB’s 2020-2021 school-year programs have been redesigned to...

Introduction to Ballet Training

Presented by Akhmedova Ballet Academy

Ongoing

Introduction to Ballet Training

Presented by Akhmedova Ballet Academy at Online/Virtual Space

The Akhmedova Ballet Academy’s Introduction to Ballet program offers an excellent introduction to the Russian Vaganova Method for children age 6-8...

Take & Make It: Feathered Friends

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Dec 05

Take & Make It: Feathered Friends

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Black Hill Visitor Center

See who is visiting our meadow and make a gift for our feathered friends. Kits will have most of the supplies needed and instructions to make a craft...

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Dec 09

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Brookside Nature Center

Hikers should wear closed toe shoes for walking on natural surface trails and bring a camera or cellular phone with camera. Rain cancels program....

Herb and Spice Holiday Gift Workshops

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Dec 09 - 18

Herb and Spice Holiday Gift Workshops

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Brookside Gardens

Learn about spices and herbs while crafting seasonal and natural ornaments. Families or groups of 4 including adult must register. Since this is a...

Babes in a Backpack

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Dec 10

Babes in a Backpack

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Black Hill Visitor Center

You will meet a naturalist at the meet-up spot and set out on a trail that will have nature play and fun learning prompts along the way. These hikes...

Hike Club

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Dec 12

Hike Club

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Black Hill Visitor Center

We welcome all ages, though young children must be able to walk at least 3 miles or be carried. Most trails are not stroller accessible and are easy...

WIld Child Hike

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Dec 12

WIld Child Hike

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Black Hill Visitor Center

We will be on and off the trail as we go on a hiking adventure. Wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Be sure to sign up 24 hours...

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Art

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE - Virtual Art Show & Sale

Presented by Art League of Germantown

Nov 04

Dec 19

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE - Virtual Art Show & Sale

Presented by Art League of Germantown at www.blackrockcenter.org/galleries

“A Fresh Perspective” is the Art League of Germantown’s first-ever Virtual Art Show & Sale, after presenting in-person exhibits for over 35 years!...

Our Fall term is enrolling, Yellow Barn Studio Classes will start in September.

Presented by Yello Barn Studio and Gallery

Aug 25

Nov 30

Our Fall term is enrolling, Yellow Barn Studio Classes will start in September.

Presented by Yello Barn Studio and Gallery at Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Park

The Yellow Barn Studio is a great place to take art classes. Join us at The Yellow Barn Studio, a creative oasis in Glen Echo Park, where community...

Joshua Gamma: Radio Broadcasts

Presented by VisArts

Oct 01

Dec 10

Joshua Gamma: Radio Broadcasts

Presented by VisArts at Online/Virtual Space

Joshua Gamma is the 2020 emerging curator, who in addition to curating, is a designer, artist and member of Transceiver Radio. Transceiver Radio is a...

A Fresh Perspective: The Art League of Germantown’s Annual Fall Show and Sale

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts and Art League of Germantown

Nov 04

Dec 19

A Fresh Perspective: The Art League of Germantown’s Annual Fall Show and Sale

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts and Art League of Germantown at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Local artists from the Art League of Germantown will present their first virtual fine art and craft show and sale this Fall. Explore and shop for...

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE | Virtual Art Show & Sale

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Nov 04

Dec 19

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE | Virtual Art Show & Sale

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Local artists and artisans from the Art League of Germantown (ALOG) will present their first virtual fine art and craft show and sale at BlackRock...

Art Immersion: Mixed Media

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Nov 07

Dec 05

Art Immersion: Mixed Media

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Art Immersion series takes you on a deep dive into the world of art. This Fall it’s all about mixed media! Learn how to work with combinations of...

Countryside Artisans 2020 Holiday Gallery|Studio Tour

Presented by Countryside Artisans of Maryland

Dec 04 - 06

Countryside Artisans 2020 Holiday Gallery|Studio Tour

Presented by Countryside Artisans of Maryland at Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve

Spend an art day in the country on this self-guided driving tour of recognized artist studios in and around Montgomery County’s Agricultural...

Glass Art: Lighting Workshop

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Dec 10 - 17

Glass Art: Lighting Workshop

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Join us onsite at CREATE this Holiday season and learn the art of glass fusing while creating your own unique decorative lamp to be given to loved...

26th ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW GALLERY

Presented by Friends of the Yellow Barn

Dec 12

Mar 01

26th ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW GALLERY

Presented by Friends of the Yellow Barn at Online/Virtual Space

Please join us for our virtual Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio, 26th Annual Juried Members Show. Our on-line show opens Saturday December 12, 2020...

Collage Ornament Workshop for Adults & Children

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Dec 13

Collage Ornament Workshop for Adults & Children

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Create a pair of unique collage ornaments to give as gifts, display for the holidays, or hang in your home all year round. Choose from a selection of...

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Music

Private Piano 45min Lessons- Massey

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Nov 10

Dec 10

Private Piano 45min Lessons- Massey

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Ms. Massey brings her rich experience and passion for music together with personalized learning for each student. With a background in...

Private Piano 1Hr Lessons- Massey

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Nov 10

Dec 10

Private Piano 1Hr Lessons- Massey

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Ms. Massey brings her rich experience and passion for music together with personalized learning for each student. With a background in...

Harmonic Justice | Free Streamed Event!

Presented by National Philharmonic

Nov 30

Harmonic Justice | Free Streamed Event!

Presented by National Philharmonic at Online/Virtual Space

Join NatPhil and PJI for an evening of classical music and conversation — in support of racial justice and liberation. This virtual showcase will...

Mannheim Steamroller

Presented by Strathmore

Dec 05

Mannheim Steamroller

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

Do you remember the first time you heard Mannheim Steamroller Christmas? This classic album has become synonymous with the season and become a...

Music That Connects Us All

Presented by National Philharmonic

Dec 06

Music That Connects Us All

Presented by National Philharmonic at Online/Virtual Space

Brian Ganz, teacher, musician, lover of all things Chopin, and favorite performer to NatPhil audiences of all ages, inspires with his visceral...

INSCAPE: Deep River, the works of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Dec 06

INSCAPE: Deep River, the works of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

This is a virtually streamed performance. DONATION ONLY TICKETS – CLICK HERE. Pay what you can. We appreciate your contributions. ABOUT THE...

Charles Lloyd & The Marvels and Lucinda Williams

Presented by Strathmore

Dec 11

Charles Lloyd & The Marvels and Lucinda Williams

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

Featuring Marvin Sewell, Greg Leisz, Reuben Rogers & Eric Harland Legendary jazz performer Charles Lloyd first picked up the saxophone at age...

Cool Yule: A Motown Christmas

Presented by Arts on the Green

Dec 11

Cool Yule: A Motown Christmas

Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

Join the Mark G. Meadows Trio as they reinvent your favorite holiday classics with their jazz, R&B, and gospel influenced sound. With songs ranging...

Virtual Winter Concert

Presented by Glorystar Children's Chorus

Dec 12

Virtual Winter Concert

Presented by Glorystar Children's Chorus at GCC Winter Concert on YouTube Live

This year the Glorystar Children’s Chorus will present their annual Winter concert virtually on YouTube Live. Please join us on December 12, 2020 at...

Chamber Music Concert

Presented by Washington Musica Viva

Dec 12

Chamber Music Concert

Presented by Washington Musica Viva at BannerArts

Saturday December 12 at 7:00 pm: The Milo Trio (Celaya Kirchner, violin, Emma Hays Johnson, cello, Carl Banner, piano) performs music by Brahms and...

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Theatre

YAA's Play Reading

Presented by Young Artists of America at Strathmore

Sep 29

Dec 14

YAA's Play Reading

Presented by Young Artists of America at Strathmore at Online/Virtual Space

Almost every show begins with a script, and yet so few young performers know many plays. Come together with the YAA community and be a part of...

Improv & Theater Games for Kids

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Oct 27

Dec 01

Improv & Theater Games for Kids

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Do you like to play theatre improv games while developing and strengthening your leadership and social skills? Trying to get out of your shyness and...